Married Strictly Come Dancing stars Kevin and Karen Clifton have ‘hit a rocky patch’ — but will they fall victim to the Strictly Curse?
MARRIED Strictly dancers Kevin and Karen Clifton are barely speaking to each other, show insiders claim.
The couple who wed in 2015, are said to have hit a rocky patch amid fears the Strictly “curse” could hit the pros.
Sources say their relationship has “become strained” during this year’s series — with Kevin, 35, regularly travelling up to Scotland to train with celeb partner Susan Calman.
Group rehearsals involving Karen, 35 — voted off last month with chef Simon Rimmer — have also been awkward, it is claimed.
A show insider said: “Kevin has spoken to some of those close to him and admitted things aren’t going well between them at the minute.”
A string of celebs have split up after appearing on the BBC1 show.
Kevin said last night: “Strictly’s a hard few weeks for everyone and Karen and I have found this year’s particularly hard as we have been in different places since the start — with her in Manchester and now London and me in Glasgow.
“I’d love to get as far as possible with Susan who’s been amazing, but I’m looking forward to getting home.”
Anton pays Du
STRICTLY'S Anton du Beke allegedly copied the arrangement for his first single.
His version of the Arctic Monkeys' I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor is almost identical to one by Paul Pashley on The Voice in 2016.
Anton's spokesman would not comment.
But sources said permission was sought to use the version
